Description: The National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) is an independent, member-led labor union founded in 2009 that represents frontline healthcare workers—including hospital, clinic, long‑term care and mental‑health clinicians—primarily in California. NUHW’s stated mission is to strengthen workplace democracy, improve patient care and safe‑staffing standards, and raise wages and protections for caregivers. Type: Labor union (non‑profit trade union / member organization) Policies: Collective bargaining and labor rights; safe staffing ratios and patient‑safety protections; mental health parity and access to care; opposition to privatization and cuts to healthcare benefits; workplace health and safety (including pandemic protections); immigrant worker protections and sanctuary policies; enforcement of labor and employment laws. Funding: Primarily funded by member dues and local assessments collected through union dues checkoff; additional revenue from member contributions, bargaining‑related fees and occasional donations or campaign support from allied labor groups. Affiliates: Has worked closely with the California Nurses Association (CNA) and allied nursing organizations, pursued partnerships with unions such as the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and coordinates with labor councils and progressive healthcare coalitions; prominent figures associated with NUHW include founder/former president Sal Rosselli and current leadership such as Sophia Mendoza.
